Magnetic Resonance Imaging

**Semantic type:** Diagnostic Procedure

**Definition:** Imaging that uses radiofrequency waves and a strong magnetic field rather than x-rays to provide detailed pictures of internal organs and tissues. The technique is valuable for the diagnosis of many pathologic conditions, including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, and joint and musculoskeletal disorders.

**Synonyms:** - MR - MR - MR Imaging - MRI - MRI - MRI - MRI - MRI - MRI - MRI Scan - MRI Scan - MRI Scan - MRI Scan - MRIs - Magnetic Resonance - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan - Magnetic resonance imaging (procedure) - Medical Imaging, Magnetic Resonance / Nuclear Magnetic Resonance - NMR Imaging - NMRI - NMRI - Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Structural MRI - magnetic resonance imaging - nuclear magnetic resonance imaging - sMRI